2005 Land Rover LR3 News and Reviews

In fall 2004, Land Rover replaced its Discovery SUV with the all-new LR3. This was no minor update: The LR3 arrived boasting an all-new platform with a Jaguar-sourced, 300-horse V-8; a bold, contemporary exterior (the stylists even pulling design cues from mid-century architecture); a thoroughly reworked cabin with true seven-passenger capability; and, perhaps most important, the debut of Land Rover's…

It's 123 degrees in Death Valley. The LR3's engine temperature gauge hasn't moved off midpoint, even when climbing the renowned testing grade at Stovepipe Wells in 118 F heat. Editor MacKenzie says: "I've done about 1000 miles over the past three weeks, and the LR3 has lived up to its Sport/Utility of the Year win by taking the on-road/off-road compromise…

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The Dealer checked the underperforming A/C at the 15K service, replacing an O-ring seal and evacuating and recharging the system. By the 22.5K service, the system was totally inoperative. The dealer then replaced another leaking O-ring. So far, so good. In between those two services, the LR3 went in for a fuel-tank recall and inspection of a low-coolant warning light.…